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« on: March 05, 2021, 08:32:22 PM »
When splitting the cases, don’t forget the secret bolt in the sump area. No matter how long you bang, push, pull and lever, the cases won’t come apart until you remove the bolt!
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« on: March 01, 2021, 03:20:45 PM »
I changed the valve oil seals without removing the head as I was hoping for a quick fix for my smoking engine. Unfortunately, it didn't fix the problem and I ended up having a rebore, new pistons and rings and a whole list of other items whilst I was at it, resulting in an almost total rebuild!
Charlie
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« on: February 28, 2021, 05:13:35 PM »
I used a Sealey VS1542 Valve Collet Remover/Installer to remove the valve springs so I could replace the oil seals without removing the cylinder head. I was a bit apprehensive about using it as I had read some reviews that said the tool was fine for removing the collets but not so good at reinstalling them. However, the tool worked a treat for me. The only slightly tricky part was dealing with the exhaust valves on cylinders 2&3 because of the proximity of the posts for the fuel tank mounting rubbers. But a sharp tap, square on with a 2lb hammer did the trick. I also used the string down the plug hole and rubber band tricks which I read about on this forum.
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« on: February 26, 2021, 12:42:07 PM »
From what you guys are saying about the problems that may be encountered with an old style V5 it may be better to say that you don't have one!
I bought my bike without a log book. The process of getting a new V5C was straightforward. I filled in DVLA form V62 with my details together with the frame and registration numbers and sent it off with a cheque for £25. I got an acknowledgement from DVLA a couple of days later saying that my application should be processed on 01st October and a V5C issued within a few days. Got the V5C log book through the post on 5th Oct, so no problems or complaints.
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« on: February 20, 2021, 05:11:48 PM »
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« on: February 20, 2021, 03:06:23 PM »
Just to confirm what Oddjob has said, here’s a photo showing where the primary chain had chewed into the crankcase of my CB500 K1
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« on: February 19, 2021, 09:32:50 PM »
PS
I also left the oil filter cover off
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« on: February 19, 2021, 09:24:48 PM »
I fitted my 500 engine last week. I did it with the head on by lowering the bare frame onto engine which was resting on its right hand side. I left the breather cover off and found the whole operation to be quite straightforward. I don't think it would have been too much of a problem lifting the engine into the frame in an upright position. The engine should go in from the left hand side.
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« on: February 18, 2021, 05:00:38 PM »
Thanks Oddjob/Bryan. I’ll give it a try tomorrow.
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« on: February 18, 2021, 04:24:49 PM »
Having rebuilt the engine/gearbox and refitted it to the freshly painted frame, I’m now starting on the electrical system which is generally in poor condition or missing altogether. As can be seen in the photo, one of the 3 yellow phase wires is broken. Can anyone tell me please if I can just unwind the binding where the white paper pointer is, then locate the end of the broken wire and solder the two pieces together and then redo the binding holding the phase wires in place?
Thanks in advance
Charlie
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« on: February 16, 2021, 08:59:14 PM »
+1 on the diy method.
Paint stripper and wire brush followed by rattle can red oxide primer, PJ 1 satin black paint and a couple of coats of satin clear coat. I wasn’t aiming for a factory type finish and like the satin look. Obviously it won’t be as hard wearing as powder coating but not too worried as bike won’t see much rain/salt etc.
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« on: February 14, 2021, 09:11:03 AM »
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« on: January 17, 2021, 12:43:52 PM »
Yes, that's the one. Part number 920571011.
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« on: January 17, 2021, 10:13:38 AM »
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